plodding
Group 5Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Slow-moving and unexciting; tediously dull GRE
Example in Context
The novel's plodding first hundred pages discouraged many readers from reaching the brilliant final act.
Synonyms
slowtediousdull
Etymology
Walking heavily and slowly — a dull, tedious pace.
- plod (Middle English) — to walk heavily
Memory Aid
🐢Sounds like “plod on”
A turtle PLONKING along, taking so long that you start to PLONK your head on the table from boredom!
Visual Association
🐢A turtle trudging through mud, taking an eternity to reach a finish line that’s miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “plodding” mean on the GRE?
plodding (adjective) means “Slow-moving and unexciting; tediously dull”. The novel's plodding first hundred pages discouraged many readers from reaching the brilliant final act.
How to remember “plodding” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “plodding” sounds like “plod on”. A turtle PLONKING along, taking so long that you start to PLONK your head on the table from boredom!
What are synonyms for “plodding”?
Common synonyms: slow, tedious, dull.